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Wäinö Aaltonen

1894 – 1966

Finnish artist and sculptor

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About Wäinö Aaltonen

Lived 1894 – 1966 (aged 72). Wäinö Aaltonen was a Finnish painter, sculptor, photographer and visual artist.

Works

Tytön pää, n. 1917 Graniittipoika, 1917–1920 Maria Jotuni, 1918–1920 Opettajani, 1919 Aaro Hellaakosken pronssipää, 1919 Savonlinnan sankaripatsas, (The Hero's Grave) 1919–1921 Punagraniittinen neito, 1923 Mustagraniittinen neito, 1924 Paavo Nurmi runner statue, 1924–1925 Seisova nainen, 1920–1924 Istuva nainen, 1920–1925 Uimaan lähtevä nainen, 1924 Turun Lilja, n. 1924–1926 Musica, 1926 Aleksis Kivi statue (Tampere), 1926–1927 Statues on Hämeensilta bridge, Tampere: Eränkävijä (the Hunter), Veronkantaja (the Tax Collector), Kauppias (the Merchant) ja Suomen neito (the Maiden of Finland), 1927–1929 Myrsky (Memorial statue for the 53 victims of the sunken Finnish torpedo boat S2 in Reposaari, Pori), 1930 Statues in the plenary chamber of Parliament House 1930–1932 Aleksis Kivi Memorial (Helsinki), 1930–1939 Marjatta, 1934 Delaware-muistomerkki, 1937–1938 Vapauden jumalatar seppelöi nuoruuden, 1939–1940 Memorial of the Battle of Kämärä, 1939/1949 Tampereen Osuustoimintamuistomerkki, 1949–1950 Ystävyys solmitaan (Joint monument for the cities of Turku and Gothenburg), n. 1948–1955 Lahden sankaripatsas, 1952 Rautatienrakentajien muistomerkki, 1957, Hyvinkää Genius ohjaa nuoruutta (in front of the University of Turku main library), 1958–1960 Statues of presidents in front of Parliament house: K. J. Ståhlberg, 1957–1958; P. E. Svinhufvud, 1957–1959 Genius Montanus (on Aaltonen's grave in Turku), 1960 Johannes Gutenberg, 1962 (Büste)

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Turun piirustuskoulu, Wäinö Aaltonen School
Awards
Prince Eugen Medal; Doctor honoris causa of the University of Helsinki; Honorary doctorate of Lund University; Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎; Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Knight of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Wäinö Waldemar Aaltonen, Väinö Aaltonen, Vallio Aaltonen, Viainë Aaltonen, Waino Voeldemar Aaltonen, W. W. Aaltonen
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wäinö Aaltonen?

Finnish artist and sculptor (1894–1966)

When was Wäinö Aaltonen born?

Wäinö Aaltonen was born on 8 March 1894 in Karinainen, Marttila.

When did Wäinö Aaltonen die?

Wäinö Aaltonen died on 30 May 1966 in Helsinki.

What was Wäinö Aaltonen's occupation?

Wäinö Aaltonen was a painter, sculptor, photographer and visual artist.

What nationality was Wäinö Aaltonen?

Wäinö Aaltonen was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wäinö Aaltonen

· Wikidata: Q213619

· DBpedia: Wäinö Aaltonen

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